![]() While some chemicals in vapes are also used in food production and are generally considered safe when eaten, this does not mean they are safe when they are inhaled directly into the lungs. Vapes are often available in different flavours which can be appealing to young people and children. People can think they are using nicotine-free vapes and can unknowingly quickly develop a nicotine addiction. ![]() Testing vapes has shown that those labelled 'nicotine-free' can still contain high nicotine levels. Many vapes also contain nicotine, the same highly addictive substance found in tobacco cigarettes. Vapes come in a number of flavours such as blueberry or bubble gum that make them appealing. Vapes and e-liquids can contain a range of chemicals such as acetone found in nail polish remover, acrolein found in weed killer and 2-cholorophenol found in cleaning products and bug spray. The main ingredient in vapes is propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine or glycerol. Vapour from vapes does not usually have a strong odour but they may have a sweet smell depending on the flavour. Vapes come in many shapes and sizes and can be made to look like everyday items including highlighters, pens, or USB memory sticks. Vapes include both disposable e-cigarettes, such as ‘Cuvies’ and ‘Stigs’, and pod devices, such as JUUL. Using an e-cigarette is often called 'vaping'. What are electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, vapes)?Įlectronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes (vapes) are battery operated devices that heat a liquid (e-liquid) to produce a vapour to inhale. What supports can I access to quit vaping?.Is selling vapes to a person under 18 years illegal?.Do people who use vapes go onto use tobacco cigarettes?.What are the long-term health risks for young people who vape?.What are the short-term risks for young people who vape?.Do vapes list all the ingredients they contain on the pack?. ![]() What are electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, vapes)?.
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